N1694P

Substantial
None

ERICK MAGNO & ASSOC PA DRIFTERS/N: UA005

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 21, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA306
Location
Zephryhills, FL
Event ID
20140622X03733
Coordinates
28.223611, -82.153610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1694P
Make
ERICK MAGNO & ASSOC PA
Serial Number
UA005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
DRIFTERASO4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMADOR FRANK P
Address
21050 SW 152ND AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33187-4504
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, headwinds were stronger than expected, so he diverted the tailwheel, amphibious airplane to an en route airport. Broadcasted wind was from 280 degrees true at 10 knots, so the pilot elected to fly a right traffic pattern to land on runway 22. Upon touchdown, and during rollout with full aileron deflection, either a gust of wind or rotor turbulence lifted the right wing and exceeded the aileron's ability to keep the wing down. The pilot attempted to add power for a go around, but the airplane drifted to the left and ground looped to the left. It then spun about 180 degrees and rolled backwards off the runway. The tail wheel and right main wheel hit a slight rise and dug in. The wind then lifted the left wing and flipped the airplane over. Weather, recorded about 15 minutes after the accident, indicated varying winds from about 280 degrees to 340 degrees at 8 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA306